preference
/ˈpɹɛf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/ · noun
Meaning
- The selection of one thing or person over others (with the main adposition being "for" in relation to the thing or person, but possibly also "of")
- The option to so select, and the one selected.
- The state of being preferred over others.
- A strong liking or personal valuation.
- A preferential bias; partiality; discrimination.
- To give preferential treatment to; to give a preference to.
- Preferans, a card game, principally played in Eastern Europe.
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